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After many years of stagnation, Google has finally decided to do something cool with Google Earth. So on the eve of Earth Day, Google has released a new version of Google Earth for the web and Android.
Google Earth was always about...

Announced by the Chinese company at MWC back in Feburary, the Huawei Watch 2 is now available to purchase in the United States. Today, you can pick up a Huawei Watch 2 at Best Buy Stores or online at Best Buy, Amazon, Newegg, B&H, Jet.com,...

We have to admit we’re not huge fans of gold plated phones, but a gold plated smartwatch does make a lot more sense - luxury mechanical watches often flaunt gold or other precious metals. If you feel the same, you can snag a Samsung Gear S3 plated...

ITSKINS unveiled its range of Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ cases and bumpers.
The Zero Gel ($25 for a two pack) adds the least amount of bulk, but also the least protection - the slim, transparent case is rated for only 1m falls. Spectrum...

For the past few months or so, Facebook has been on a mission. A mission to ape every unique functionality inside Snapchat, in a wholesale manner, and bring it to its own services. Instagram has benefitted the most from this strategy, by far. In...

Android Pay's list of supported banks/financial institutions has been growing at a rapid rate. Last month, the service's list of supported banks in the US crossed the 600 mark. And now, some more names have been added to the list.
In total,...

LG has added a new name to the list of smartphones for which bootloader unlocking is officially supported. The device in question is the G5 SE, which is basically the Snapdragon 652 variant of the G5.
Specifically, the model number H840, which is...

Earlier this month, we told you that an app had been installed on a Galaxy S8 display unit at a store. This app called: All in One Gestures would be able to reprogram the dedicated Bixby key to open another app like the Camera.
Samsung Galaxy...

Last week we told you about a deal over at HTC's official online store for the US that took $150 off the price of the recently launched U Ultra phablet. At the time, it was only meant for those who are part of the Team HTC promotional membership...

Back in February when the first Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches (LG's Watch Sport and Watch Style) were unveiled, Verizon jumped on the bandwagon too by telling us that it would launch its very own smartwatch at some point. This is called Wear24 and...

Over a couple of weeks after unveiling the new Gear 360 camera, Samsung has made available its companion app. Dubbed Gear 360 (New), the app is live on the Google Play Store.
Following are some of the app's main features:
Connect to...

Let’s just say that the Sony Xperia XZs did not ignite people’s imaginations. In last week’s poll, twice as many voters are waiting for the Xperia XZ Premium than those planning to get the XZs. Worse still, the most popular option proved to be “I’m...

Amazon will be launching the Fire TV Stick in India soon, according to a report by TechPP. The streaming device was supposed to launch late last year when Amazon launched the Prime service in India but got delayed for some...

LG is normally selling the G5 for as high as $650, but you can currently purchase the company's last year's flagship for under $300. eBay seller qualitycellz is offering the unlocked variant for $299.99.
It's the Titanium model that's...

T-Mobile may have stopped selling the alcatel Idol 4S, but those planning to purchase the Windows 10-powered phone will be glad to know that Amazon is offering a solid discount on the unlocked variant of the device. The retailer has the handset...

Another Android update, another broken feature. Google is not having the best of luck with supporting its newest smartphones: the Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL.
A new forum thread opened on Google’s product forum just ten days ago on April 4....

Almost a year ago, we wrote about another successful Nexus hardware upgrade: swapping the internal 32GB storage chip of a Nexus 5 with a 64GB unit. This was one way to circumvent running out of space with no microSD expansion slot.
Today, another...

Quick question: at $749 unlocked, is the HTC U Ultra overpriced? If you answered "yes", then this might be for you. The Taiwanese company is currently running a spring offer through its official online store for the US, and this lets you purchase...

Just a few days ago we told you about a very good deal that saw the Honor 8 smartphone starting at just $277.12, down $122.87 from its normal price of $399.99. This time around though we have an even better deal to discuss.
From now and until...

Google has launched a new service called Areo, which will let you order food as well as arrange for home services. The service is available only in India for now (that too only in Mumbai and Bengaluru) and the app is only available on...